Ming Dynasty man

Chapter 248 Heroes cherish each other
Just when Yuan Shu was inspecting the government orders and people's sentiments of Pingyang Mansion, a guest came to Pingyang Mansion: Cao Wenzhao, General Soldier of Shanxi.

Hearing that Cao Wenzhao was coming, Li Jing immediately summoned all the generals at home to meet Cao Wenzhao.

At the end of the Ming Dynasty, there were not many famous generals that Li Jingpei could admire.

Many people think that Yuan Chonghuan is a famous player, but in Li Jing's view, Yuan Chonghuan is far from being a famous player.

A real famous general must not only consider local battles, but also consider the country's strategic layout.

From a strategic point of view, Yuan Chonghuan is far behind his teachers Sun Chengzong and Yuan Keli.

In Liaodong, Yuan Chonghuan implemented the strategy of his teacher Sun Chengzong, building high cities and relying on artillery to resist powerful enemies.

In the situation where the enemy is strong and we are weak, this approach can indeed have a very good effect.

But considering the national level, it doesn't mean that you can guard Ningyuan and Shanhaiguan. What Zhu Youjian wants is Pingliao.

Zhu Youjian entrusted Yuan Chonghuan with a heavy responsibility, but Yuan Chonghuan actually fooled Zhu Youjian, even if you said ten years of Ping Liao or 20 years is okay, the country has been weak for a long time, and Zhu Youjian can't see it.

In order to please Zhu Youjian, Yuan Chonghuan took five years to flatten the Liao Dynasty. This in itself is not the quality that a famous general should possess.

Compared with Yuan Chonghuan's status, Cao Wenzhao is far inferior. From a strategic point of view, Cao Wenzhao is even inferior to Yuan Chonghuan.

But judging from the implementation of tactics, Cao Wenzhao is worthy of being a master of tactics.

Don't think that Cao Wenzhao was defeated and died in an ambush by Li Zicheng in the end, but think that Cao Wenzhao is just a fierce general who doesn't use his brain in battle.

Since ancient times, there have been few famous generals who have not lost a battle. Even Xu Da, the No.1 general of the Ming Dynasty, was defeated by Yuan general Wang Baobao.

A famous general does not lie in whether he has lost a battle, but in how he deals with himself after losing a battle.

Xu Daneng became the No.1 general of the Ming Dynasty because even when the defeat was certain, he was still able to stay calm in the face of danger, rescued the two groups of soldiers and horses who were trapped by the enemy's siege, and then calmly withdrew from the battlefield.

Cao Wenzhao started as an ordinary soldier, and later became the general soldier, with only 3000 soldiers in hand.

With only 3000 men in his hands, Cao Wenzhao has fought against tens of thousands of Houjin troops and more than [-] bandits. It takes courage in itself to fight against an enemy several times stronger with such a meager force.

If it was Yuan Chonghuan, I am afraid that he would not dare to fight at all, and would only refuse to defend the city.

Cao Wenzhao lost the battle against Hou Jin, but it was not easy for him to escape with his subordinates.

The most important thing is that Cao Wenzhao did not dare to fight against Houjin because he was defeated by Houjin. Perseverance is exactly the quality that a famous general should have.

Later, Cao Wenzhao died surrounded by Li Zicheng. In fact, Cao Wenzhao had a chance to escape, but in order to save his subordinates, he killed him again, and was finally exhausted by the siege.

Throughout Cao Wenzhao's life, he suffered defeats in the hands of Houjin and defeats in the hands of rogues (the only one, killed in battle), the biggest reason is that he personally commanded too few troops.If Cao Wenzhao had 3 people in his hands, he would have wiped out all the rogues long ago, and even if he played against Hou Jin, he would not suffer a loss.

It's not that Cao Wenzhao didn't know that the soldiers in his hands should not underestimate the enemy, but he still pursued him without hesitation. One reason was that he underestimated the enemy. Focus on dealing with Houjin.

Li Jing was very sorry that Cao Wenzhao died at the hands of Li Zicheng. Therefore, when Li Jing sent Li Dingguo to fight with Cao Wenzhao, he asked Li Dingguo to tell Cao Wenzhao to remember not to pursue the enemy deeply.

At the same time, Li Jing heavily subsidized Cao Wenzhao and asked him to recruit troops. How could Li Jing let him fall so easily for such a famous general?

The so-called respecting heroes and recognizing heroes, Cao Wenzhao can be said to be sympathetic to Li Jing.

Although Cao Wenzhao knew that Li Jing had done some things with the rogues, this did not affect Cao Wenzhao's impression of Li Jing.

Cao Wenzhao knew very well what he had done under Li Jing's rule. What Cao Wenzhao admired most was the new type of firearms invented and manufactured by Li Jing.

If 10 people in Ming Dynasty were equipped with such weapons, then it would be easy to put down the bandits and Houjin.

Cao Wenzhao knew that Li Jing now had at least [-] troops equipped with new weapons. With only [-] troops, no one could defeat Li Jing. If Li Jing really wanted to rebel, no one in the world could stop him. up.

But Li Jing has not shown any objection so far, and even went to Henan to release food for disaster relief. Cao Wenzhao really admires Li Jing's actions.

Therefore, although Li Jing belongs to Cao Wenzhao, Cao Wenzhao never asks what Li Jing is doing.

This time Cao Wenzhao received Xiong Mingyu's order to verify Li Jing's military strength and military pay. To be honest, Cao Wenzhao didn't want to come.

Everyone knows many things that Li Jing has done. What the court should do for such a person is to reward them, not to suspect them.

Don't say that Li Jing reported his military strength and military salary to the imperial court, even if he didn't report it, what can the imperial court do with him?Even if it is verified that the military strength reported by Li Jing is not true, what can the court do?Even if Li Jing's military salary is unreasonable, so what?

As long as Li Jing doesn't rebel, the imperial court should burn incense and send someone to investigate Li Jing?Is this trying to force Li Jing to rebel?Think the homeless are not enough?Want to find another strong enemy for yourself?

Although Cao Wenzhao didn't want to come to investigate Li Jing, but the Ministry of War gave him an order, and he couldn't do it if he didn't come.

After pondering for a long time, Cao Wenzhao decided to come to Pingyang Mansion to take a look, whether to check or not, let alone, this is the best reason and opportunity for him to meet Li Jing.

What Cao Wenzhao didn't expect was that Li Jing had laid out such a big battle to meet him. Li Jing actually led an army to meet him at the junction of Yicheng County and Qinshui County.

Seeing a person standing in the middle of the road from a distance, and countless soldiers standing upright behind him, Cao Wenzhao jumped off his horse in a hurry and threw the reins to Cao Bianjiao who was beside him. : "But General Li Jingli?"

"But Cao Wenzhao, General Cao?" The man clasped his fists and asked without answering.

"Hahaha!" The two suddenly burst out laughing at the same time.

The so-called temperament is based on people, although these two people have never met, they can recognize each other with just one glance.

"Li Jing sees General Cao!" Li Jing clasped his fists and smiled.

Cao Wenzhao hurriedly grabbed Li Jing's arm and said with a smile: "General Li is so polite, Cao doesn't dare to be so polite. Cao and General Li have been friends for a long time, and seeing him today is enough to comfort him for a lifetime. General Li, if you think highly of Cao, don't be afraid of him." Don't be so polite."

"Li also admired General Cao's name for a long time. The so-called being famous is not as good as meeting him. General Cao is indeed a hero." Li Jing held Cao Wenzhao's arm with his backhand and smiled.

Cao Wenzhao laughed and said, "Compared to General Li, what Cao has done is nothing."

Smiling, Li Jing took Cao Wenzhao's arm and said, "You and I should stop flattering each other. Come, General Cao, Li will introduce some people to you."

Speaking of which, Li Jing turned around, pointed to the person behind him and said, "This is Gao Qi, Li's most capable assistant, who once cooperated with General Cao in the battle in Lingchuan."

Gao Qi took a step forward, cupped his fists, and said loudly, "Little Gao Qi, see General Cao."

Seeing Cao Wenzhao startled slightly, Li Jing smiled and said, "Brother Gao doesn't have a formal military position, General Cao is not to blame."

Cao Wenzhao waved his hands and smiled, "What does it matter if you have a formal military position? Is Mr. Cao a person who cares about status? What's more, someone who can be valued by General Li is mediocre, and how dare Mr. Cao underestimate him. What's more, when Cao mou was in the Lu'an Mansion to suppress the bandits, he had received many assistances from General Gao, and he has never expressed his gratitude, so please forgive me."

"Thanks to General Cao's praise, I am ashamed to be a villain!" Gao Qi said loudly.

"Hey! General Gao, you don't have to be polite! Don't be a villain, you don't consider Cao a friend anymore." Cao Wenzhao laughed.

Gao Qi clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Thank you, General Cao, for your kindness."

After finishing speaking, Gao Qi turned his body sideways and got out of the back.

Li Jing smiled, and nodded to Gao Qi to express his approval. Gao Qi knew very well that the current occasion was not the time to be polite.

Then Li Jing pointed to the person behind Gao Qi and said, "This is Chen Dahu. He fought bravely. He once commanded the East Route Army in Lingchuan to fight with General Cao."

"Villain Chen Dahu, I have met General Cao!" Chen Dahu clasped his fists and said loudly.

"There is no need to be too polite. I already knew that there are two generals guarding Lingchuan. General Chen must be one of them?" Cao Wenzhao said with a smile.

Li Jingjing nodded, pointed at the person next to Chen Dahu with a smile and said, "Exactly, this one is another general, Liu Erlian. Erlian, this is Cao Wenzhao Cao whom you have always wanted to compete with." General."

"Hey, General Cao, don't think too much. I don't want to compete with General Cao. General Cao rides a horse, and my old Liu walks. How can we compete with each other?" Liu Er laughed blankly.

Li Jing pointed at Liu Er with a smile and said in a daze, "You are really capable. You are still playing tricks on General Cao, so you just say that you want General Cao to dismount and compete with you, so it's over?"

Shaking his head, Li Jing turned to Cao Wenzhao and said with a smile: "Er Leng has a straightforward personality, and speaks straightforwardly. It's rare for him to change his mind. General Cao laughed."

"General Li doesn't have to worry about it, Cao likes such a true character!" Cao Wenzhao said with a smile.

After finishing speaking, Cao Wenzhao looked at Liu Er in a daze and said, "General Liu, Cao can't compete with you on this occasion, please bear with me."

Smiling, Li Jing continued to introduce the rest of the generals to Cao Wenzhao.

When we arrived at Li Dingguo, without waiting for Li Jing to introduce him, Cao Wenzhao laughed and said, "Mr. Ling, there is no need to introduce him. Cao has already known him."

Pulling Li Dingguo to his side for comparison, Cao Wenzhao patted Li Dingguo's shoulder heavily and said, "Good boy, you've grown taller again, do you want to come here? I recommend you to be a guerrilla general."

Li Jingwen smiled and said: "General Cao, if you don't take someone like you, how can you poach people like this, besides, Dingguo is still a child, what kind of guerrilla general!"

Cao Wenzhao said with a smile: "Your son is an outstanding man, and he will surely achieve great things in the future. It's a pity that Cao doesn't have a daughter, otherwise he must be in-laws with you."

Li Jing smiled and said: "It's okay, General Cao is in his prime, work harder to have a daughter, can't we get married?"

"Hahaha!" Cao Wenzhao laughed out loud upon hearing this.

Although Li Jing was just joking, Cao Wenzhao could tell that Li Jing was trying to bring the relationship closer.

Heroes cherish each other, but they may not be able to get along well. Obviously, Li Jingshen knows how to get along, and Cao Wenzhao feels that the two are much closer with a few words.

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